Equipment

Difference between warm weather camping and cold weather camping

Some basic camping gear to have

Refer to the pages of a Scout book.

The Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". This is especially true for overnight camping trips regardless of the season. To ensure that every scout is prepared, Troop 22 has established a minimum set of gear for overnight campouts. You can bring additional equipment as long as it is not a safety issue and you can carry it yourself (see pages 51-54 and 213-219 in the Boy Scout Handbook). However, to attend a Troop 22 campout for warmer weather, you MUST have the following equipment:

Basics

• Pocketknife

• First aid kit

• Rain gear

• Canteen or water bottle (1 qt minimum)

• Flashlight

• Trail food (optional)

• Matches and fire starters in waterproof container

• Compass

• Watch

• Sun protection

• Sun glasses (optional)

• Insect repellent

Clothing

• Sweater or warm jacket

• Cap with a brim for shade

• Hiking boots

• T-shirts

• Hiking shorts

• Bathing Suit (optional)

• Change of clothing for each day:

• - Short sleeve shirt

• - Long pants

• - Socks

• - Underwear

Personal Camping Gear

• Backpack with frame (optional for new scouts)

• Sleeping bag rated for minimum of 40? + F

• Insulated foam sleeping pad

• Mess kit:

• Spoon

• Fork

  • • Plate and/or Bowl

    • Cup

    • Cleanup kit:

    • Bar of soap

    • Toothbrush

    • Toothpaste

    • Comb

    • Washcloth

    • Towel

    • Important: Weight Restriction:

    • Your fully packed backpack with your share of the patrol and troop equipment should weigh no more than 25% of your weight.

    • TROOP 22 COOL WEATHER CAMPING CHECKLIST

    • The Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". This is especially true for overnight camping trips regardless of the season. To ensure that every scout is prepared, Troop 22 has established a minimum set of gear for overnight campouts. You can bring additional equipment as long as it is not a safety issue and you can carry it yourself (see pages 51-54 and 213-219 in the Boy Scout Handbook). However, to attend a Troop 22 campout for cooler weather, you MUST have the following equipment:

    • Basics

    • Pocketknife

    • First aid kit

    • Rain gear

    • Canteen or water bottle (1 qt minimum)

    • Flashlight

    • Trail food (optional)

    • Matches and fire starters in waterproof container

    • Compass

    • Watch

    • Sunglasses (optional)

    • Clothing

    • Long underwear

    • Insulated parka

    • Warm sweater (wool preferred)

    • Stocking cap (wool/thinsulate preferred)

    • Insulated gloves or mittens

    • Hiking boots (2 pair if snow or ice is expected, shin length or better)

  • Change of clothing for each day:

  • - Long sleeve shirt

  • - Long pants (waterproof)

  • • - Socks

    • - Underwear

    • Personal Camping Gear

    • Backpack with frame (optional for new scouts)

    • Sleeping bag rated for minimum of 20? + F

    • Insulated foam sleeping pad

    • Mess kit:

    • Spoon

    • Fork

    • Plate and/or Bowl

    • Cup

    • Cleanup kit:

    • Bar of soap

    • Toothbrush

    • Toothpaste

    • Comb

    • Washcloth

    • Towel

    • Important: Weight Restriction:

    • Your fully packed backpack with your share of the patrol and troop equipment should weigh no more than 25% of your weight.

    • Scout Outdoor Essentials

• • • Personal Gear Checklist

• • • Personal extras you may want to take: